Amador Whitney Museum, Amador City, California - History Museums on Waymarking.com

The Amador Whitney Museum, Amador City, California is a historic museum in California Gold Country.

From the official web site
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MISSION STATEMENT

"The Amador Whitney Museum exists to promote an interest in the history and culture of the Mother Lode region among both residents and visitors. It will do this with particular emphasis on the contributions and experiences of women who have lived in the Mother Lode, from the distant past to the present day."

HISTORY

This building, originally the Kling Building is probably the oldest commercial building in town. It dates back to 1860. Throughout the years, it has housed many types of businesses including the Wells Fargo Drayage Company. Most recently, the building was owned by two gentlemen, Jerrold Whitney, and Clayton Pinkerton. Mr. Whitney was a gregarious antique dealer, and Mr. Pinkerton was a well known Bay Area artist. Upon their deaths, they bequeathed the building to the city of Amador to be used as a museum. In 1993 the building became known as the Amador Whitney Museum.

The museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 Noon to 4:00 PM.
There is limited parking; best to park across the street behind the nearby restaurants.

Some reports call the structure the Fleehart Building.
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Theme: California Gold Rush, old Post Office, mining and prospecting, Wild West history. Street Address: 14170 Old Highway 49, PO Box 181, Amador City, CA 95601 Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Although the museum does not serve food, there are several restaurants within walking distance. Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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